London's worst buildings

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What's the worst bit of architecture London? Vote here to have your say

What’s the biggest eyesore in London? What’s this city's most overblown monument to architectural egoism? You don’t have to be Prince Charles to have strong opinions about our capital’s concrete carbuncles, especially if you have to see them every day on your way to work. To dampen the soaring spirits attendant upon the launch of London’s latest all-seeing, omnipresent statement construction, The Shard, we’ve compiled a list of 20 of this city's most unloved landmarks.

South Bank Complex

Despite being the Southbank Centre’s flagship building, the Royal Festival Hall’s problematic acoustics have made it a far-from-perfect venue from the point of view of performers, and the centre’s concrete walkways have been constantly criticised over the years for their drabness. Improvements carried out between 2005-07, including the addition of shops and eateries, have also met with mixed reviews, highlighting its compromised position of trying to improve the site for users within the restrictions of its listed status.